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Welcome to Homeless Student Services
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You can enroll in school even if you have:
- Uncertain housing
- A temporary address
- No permanent address
You are guaranteed enrollment in school by the federal McKinney-Vento Act and California state law if you live:
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In a shelter (family, domestic violence, or youth shelter or transitional living program)
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In a motel, hotel, or weekly rate housing
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In a house or apartment with more than one family because of economic hardship or loss
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In an abandoned building, in a car, at a campground, or on the street
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In temporary foster care or with an adult who is not your parent or guardian
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In substandard housing (without electricity, water, or heat)
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With friends or family because you are a runaway or an unaccompanied youth
To enroll in or attend school if you live under any of these conditions, you do NOT need to provide:
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Proof of residency
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Immunization records or tuberculosis skin-test results
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School records
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Legal guardianship papers
You may:
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Participate fully in all school activities and programs for which you are eligible.
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Continue to attend the school in which you were last enrolled even if you have moved away from that school’s attendance zone or district.
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Receive transportation from your current residence back to your school of origin.
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Qualify automatically for child nutrition programs (free and reduced-price lunches and other district food programs).
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Contact the district liaison to resolve any disputes that arise during the enrollment process.
Parents’ responsibilities are to:
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Make sure your child attends school regularly and completes homework and projects on time.
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Attend parent/teacher conferences, Back-to-School Nights, and other school-related activities.
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Stay informed of school rules, regulations, and activities.
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Participate in school advisory/decision-making activities.
Purpose:"...to ensure that (homeless) children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and state academic assessments." DS Sec. 1001
Resource Guide 2019-20
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Contact Us:Director and District Liaison for Homeless Students916.294.9000 ext 103400Categorical Administrative TechnicianTaleen Gurss
916.294.9000 ext 103400Education Services Homeless Student Liaison916.294.9090 ext. 610344Categorical Program Assistant916-294-9090 ext 610211Homeless Student Services office is located at:
Cordova Lane Center2460 Cordova Lane, Room 11Rancho Cordova, CA 95670916.294-9090